Custom Chocolate Packaging & Printing Options for Your Brand
At Hames Chocolates, private label chocolate packaging is as vital as the quality of the chocolates and confectionery inside. We offer a range of chocolate packaging and printing solutions tailored to meet your brand’s unique needs, from custom printed chocolate boxes to eco-friendly options. Our goal is to create a memorable experience for your customers.
Chocolate Packaging Options to Showcase Your Brand
Our packaging solutions are designed to complement your product and engage your customers. Choose from various packaging types, including:
- Custom Printed Chocolate Boxes: Available in multiple shapes, sizes, and materials, offering a premium unboxing experience.
- Personalised Chocolate Wrappers: Ideal for individual chocolates or bars, customized with your logo, brand colours, and messaging.
- Eco-Friendly Packaging: We offer recyclable and biodegradable options, aligning with environmental responsibility goals.
Diverse Printing Techniques For Maximum Impact
We understand that navigating printing options can be challenging. Our team simplifies the process by recommending the best methods based on material, budget, and desired quality. Here’s a breakdown of printing techniques we offer and when to choose each:
Digital Printing: Best for short-run projects without hefty setup fees or for orders that need a speedy turnaround. Ideal for smaller volumes like promotional chocolates, personalised chocolate wrappers & swing tags. Personalised flow wrap and pouches can also be digitally printed. Digital print means your logo can be printed in full colour which we refer to as CMYK. Most business chocolate boxes are printed digitally.
Offset Printing / Litho : High-quality, suitable for larger orders, offering sharp, professional visuals. Litho is ideal for branded chocolate boxes and packaging where colour consistency is key, especially when pantone matching is needed. This method of printing usually works out considerably cheaper than digital printing too.
A full-colour CMYK Litho print involves creating four print plates for a high speed print press (One plate each for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black). Litho print is also used if you require your logo to be exactly Pantone matched. If you require exact Pantone colours to be replicated then these are called spot colours. If you have a chocolate packaging design that is full colour but you wish for your logo to be Pantone matched then the Litho print may be CMYK plus one or two spot colours – this would then be classed as a six-colour print.
Sometimes a customer asks us for a single colour print. This usually means they want a single Pantone colour printing on the packaging.
Foil Stamping: Adds a luxurious touch with metallic foil (e.g., silver or gold) and is perfect for premium chocolate packaging.
Embossing & Debossing: Creates a tactile experience by adding texture to your design, enhancing packaging sophistication.
Flexo Printing: Primarily used for larger runs of flow wrap film and bagging film (50 kilo as a very minimum), flexo printing involves spot colours, printed one at a time. This is economical for large-volume projects but requires design adjustments to align with its specific printing needs.
Gravure Printing: Branded chocolate foil used for Easter eggs and chocolate hearts are printed in a similar way to the flexo print. A rotary print press is used and each colour ink is applied by its own cylinder and with drying steps in between.
Understanding Your Options with Hames Chocolates
Typical challenges and solutions:
- Print Volume & Cost: Digital printing offers cost-effective solutions for smaller projects, whereas offset printing is best for larger volumes. Understanding these differences helps optimise both quality and budget.
- Material Suitability: Different materials / substrates respond uniquely to printing techniques. We guide you on the best matches to avoid unexpected outcomes.
- Colour Matching: If precise brand colours are essential, we recommend offset printing for pantone accuracy, avoiding potential colour variations with digital print.
Why Partner with Hames Chocolates?
With years of experience in chocolate packaging, we deliver a seamless blend of aesthetics and functionality, supported by:
- In-House Design Support: Our design team collaborates with you to bring your vision to life, whether you need inspiration or have a specific concept in mind.
- End-to-End Customisation: From packaging type to printing techniques, we ensure every element is customized for a cohesive, branded presentation.
- Quality Control: Every piece meets our high standards, ensuring your packaging consistently represents your brand’s commitment to quality.
Your packaging is a powerful touchpoint. If you’re ready to make it memorable? Contact us today to discuss your chocolate packaging and printing needs and showcase your brand’s dedication to quality.
